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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-07

b. Before You Leap. :.
Calculate Well Before You Take
the Decisive Step.

The advertising tale always tells the
same story. Judging from their advcr-
tiscments, every merchant Is engaged
In n desperate struggle 10 See how much
good he can do for mankind. To give
low prices aud enable the purchaser IN
got much for little Is what each claims
10 be doing.
In the midst Of oil this self assertion
Of goodness toward mankind, how is the
intelligent man and woman 10 know
where he or she rnlly can get the most
for his money! why, by using his own
Judgment instead O! relying upon the
alluring words Of the advertiser
The competition among manufacturer
~ their efforts IN undcrscll each other
has filed the market with trashy cloth.
ing. To the inexperienced eye they look
well when. In reality, they are unscrylce.
able, unsatialhctory anu rcally dear atahy
price. The cloth Is poor. The seams
merely basted instead Of being scwn to-
geihcr and the trimming and Innings
cheap and trashy. As little OF nothing Is
paid for the making, little or no work
can be expected In return.
There Is none Of this trashy, unreliable
clothing sold at the Misht rarlon All
our goods arc tailor made; the cloth Is
good, scrviccable and substantial; the
making Is reliable aud artistic, and the
prices Ali There's the point Well
the prices are just onehalt what the
goods are rcally,worlh, as by our system
We buy at bargain rates and sell at bar.
gain prices.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-07
THE SCHOOL TAx.

The tax levied for schools, when col
1ccted, is required 20 DC paid over weekly
90 the treasurer OF the board OF education,
but MADDEN, lee and Harris, In the de.
faultoi their duty, failed and refused 10
pay over this school money, but kept and
accumulated II, and when Il reached q
sufficient sum, appropriated It TO the street
account for 1887, when At the same time
the public schools were borrowing money
and paying Interest 10 meet their expenses,
when on the books u the Taxing District
Il appeared that there was large balance
a. the credit Of the schools and school
buildings.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-07

now no funds on hand sufficient to defray
the current expenses of the govern
ment for the residue of the wear 1887.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-07
NiNcLISG THE rrSDs.

Trustee Harris has not kept the funds,
and especially tho wharfage fund, separate
and distinct from all other moneys "a re-
quired by law. But while the funds OF
each department have appeared nomi-
nally separate on his books, the funds
have in reality been mingled 10y him and
placed In one general account Ia his name
rs trustee in bank, without specifying 70
which department IL belonged, and all
warrants OF checks weu drawn by him
ON this general account. Tho commits
sioneiS aud the trustees have directed the
same from tho purposes for which they
werr appropriated 10y law, aud the com
missioucls have also contracted for work,
material and services for the street do
partmrni slOj,0o0 In excess Of tho tax
levied for that department for 1857 II
Il on account Of ihcso illegal lnisrcprc'
scnlstoas that the Taxing District las
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-07

Ticket Agent, Memphis, Tenn.
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10 MONEY ANYWHERE.

The bill alleges that by this Illegal use OF
funds 10 tic street account, the funds he.
longing 20 all the other departments are
entirely exhausted, and that though the
books nouiinally show large balances 10
the credit Of the various funds. yet, in fact,
there Is not 81 TO the credit Of the Taxing
District In the hands OF the county trus-
tee, nor has II any money In bank. In
deed, By some arrangement made, the
Taxing District Is now oycrdrawn in bank
the sum Of sS.0g5, and has no money 10
pay the necessary expenses Tor December,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-07
SOME COLD FIGURES.

The balance sheet, as shown 10y the
books Of the Taxing District, November /,
1851. WAS:
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11
knights of Pythias.

Wednesday evening, Jan. 9TH, at s p. M,
Oahu Lodge, knights of Pythias, met for
the purpose of public installation. The
newly elected officers for the ensuing year
are as follows:
Oh. Clark, &C: ]. Z. Holt, VIC; c. w.
Hart. Prelate; J. c. White, K. of L. and S;
$. c. Dwight, NJ. of F.; ]. A. Rodanat, d. of
E.; j. Markham, NJ. at A; JAS. Weary, LG.;
Chas. Dwight, 0.G.
At the conclusion of the installation, re-
marks were made by d. S. c. Dayton, relat-
ing to the Order and its Status. Chancellor
Commander Clark delivered his inaugural
address.
A number of ladies and gentlemen we're
present by invitation to witness the cere-
mony, and were highly pleased with the
result.
At the close an impromptu dance was
organized. string band being at hand, and
the balance of the evening passed pleasantly.
Refreshments in abundance were provided IN
the lobby for the brethren and the guests.
Mystic Lodge had a private installation OF
officers at o'clock, ID. S. G. David Dayton
officiating, after which the lodge walked in
body to attend the public installation IN
Oahu Lodge. Following are the officers OF
Mystic Lodge: r. Fuller. &C. a Garten-
berg. VIC; Frank Gertz. Prelate; j. Z. Love
joy, NJ. of E; F. Waldron, 81. of 1 ]. Roth
well, L. of l.. and S.; l.. Touissant, NJ. at A.;
Geo. G. Stratemeyer, p. G.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11
Saturday, January Is, 1887,
at IL NJ,

On the premises, the following described prop
erty:
All the right, title, and interest, of the said W.
B. Wright, in and to the following described
lease ofall that property situated on the north
corner of King and Liliha streets, from 8. Z.
Allen, for trustees Of the Estate of James Rob
inson, said lease being dated the 2ist Of March,
1881, and for ten years from said date. The year
ly rental is for 800 per annum, for the first i've
years, and for the remainder Of said lease the
sum of 1925, rent payable monthly, and rent is
paid to the 3lst of January, A. D.. 1887; and all
Improvements on SAID land revert to the land at
the expiration of the lease.
There are on said land three houses that pay
rent-one to Mr.. Charles Hammer, that rents for
SIS per month, and the rent is paid to the 3lst Of
January, 1887; one to Mr.. Barney Ode, that rents
for Sl2 per month, rent paid to September 10,
1886; also on said land are two small houses not
occupied, and on the corner of said lot on King
and Liliha streets, are two houses the property
of G. A. Coffin. and he pays ground rent Of So
per month, but has no written lease of the same,
and his rent is paid up TO the 3ist of January,
1887 and its rents with the person that purchases
the lease 10 make arrangements with the said
Coffin on the 31st of January, 1887.
heright 10 cut grass on said land is sold up
to the 18th of February, A. D., 1887.
Also on said land are the following KalO
patches, viz:
Kalo patch, sl6x69 feet, eleven months old.
- lin pond) 245x45 feet, eleven
months old.
One fish pond with fish in the same.
All the cocoanuts on the trees belong to the
Terms are Cash, and Deeds at expense.Of pur
chaser or purchasers.
E.P. ADAMS & co.. Auctioneers.
Honolulu, Dec. %, 1886,
Administrator of Estate of W. B. Wright.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11
A Diver Drowned.

Yesterday morning about half-past eight
o'clock, native diver named Hull lost his
life at the Likelike wharf under the follow
ing circumstances: 1t seems that some sheets
of corrugated iron had fallen overheard and
the deceased was engaged in securing them,
and had been down once or twice before the
fatal dive. Hull was, on this last dive, seen
to approach near the surface and then sink
again to the bottom, when after a moment
or two another diver was secured, who imme-
diately went down in search of the body and
succeeded in finding and bringing it to the
surface and on to the wharf, when life was
found to be extinct. The man had evidently
drowned through exhaustion, having over
taxed himself in remaining so long under
water. The body was removed to the station
house, where an inquest was held. The de-
ceased was fine healthy looking man dur
ing life, and wascansidered an expert diver.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11
Birthday of Mr.. C. Along.

Wednesday evening, Mr.. G. Afong's resi-
dence was brilliontly illuminated, and the
Hawaiian Band we're in attendance, the oc-
casion being the celebration of that gentle
mans 61st birthday. The affair was quite
private, and consisted chiefly of his fam
ily. and a number of the leading Chinese
Merchants and friends of Mr.. Along.
The company sat down to beautifully
supplied table, and after doing justice to the
good things set before them, number of
toasts were drank, chief among which were
the health of Mr.. Along, and wishing him
many returns of the day, which was
duly responded to. Mrs. Afong's health was
also proposed and responded to, beside
several other toasts.
The guests retired at an early hour wish
ing, Mr.. Along continued health and pros
perity, and many returns of the day.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11
Japanese Immigrants.

Capt. p. Bohm has made arrangements
and chartered the ship Mercury for a trip to
Hongkong and Yokohama, and return to
this port with laborers for the planters and
others. Capt. BONN, from his long residence
in Japan and thorough acquaintance with
the vernoc1lar, possesses peculiar advantages
in selecting the most suitable class to
meet the requirements of these Islands.
Capt. Bohm does not apprehend any ser
ious obstacles in obtaining all the labor that
may he required on the most favorable terms.
The CAPTAIN proposes to land laborers on
the wharf here at a per capita cost not ex-
ceeding $40. Capt. Bohm states that he has
the good will and kindly offices of the Board
of immigration in his mission, which will
probably prove valuable aid to him with
the Japanese officials.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11
Death of w. G. King.

On Tuesday night last W. G. King, who
was lodging with Mr.. George Patterson,
Emma street, was found dead in his bed.
King had lately been employed to attend the
telephone for the United Carriage Com
pany's stand, corner of King and Fort
streets. On Tuesday morning he was at
tending to his duties; about 8 O'Clock he
retired to his room, and was seen in the
room during the forenoon and afternoon.
Patterson, on returning home at half-past 10
p. M, looked into Kings room to see if he
was at home, and found King in bed, ap-
parently lifeless, and called in another party,
who pronounced the man dead. The Mar
shall was Immediately notified, and, with DR..
Webb, at once repaired to the house. DR..
Webb stated that King had been dead at least
four or five hours. The body was removed
to the Station House, where a post Diortem
examination was held by Drs. TroIsseau and
Webb, on Wednesday, and later Coroner's
inquest. The post ni0rtem resulted IN the fol-
lowing:
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11
vysdding Bells.

It has been rumored about town that Mr..
James Morgan. of the firm of E. p. Adams &
Co., Auctloneers, intended branching out
early in the year in new enterprise, and
now the secret is out and so are the inyi-
tations. Tomorrow evening, at the Roman
Catholic Cathedral, James will lead to the
hymeneal altar, Miss Maggie Love. After
the ceremony, the happy couple will ad-
journ to the residence of the BRIDES mother,
Mrs. w. Love, Emma Square, where they
will hold reception and receive the con
gratulations of their numerous friends, who
will be present in force. James, in this in
stance has secured the prize by "overbid-
ding" all competitors, and knocking il
down" to himself. Lucky boy is James.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11
Hawaiian Almanac and Animal.

This old established publication has now
reached its thirteenth year. The informa-
ton is of the usual character. The Custom
House tables and other statistical informa-
ton which are always to be found here are
extremely valuable. In all such matters Mr..
Baldwin supplies an interesting article upon
Hawaiian Island shells, which will be widely
read BY all collectors.
The account of Kilauea is clear and con-
else, and gives good idea of our great natu-
raj wonder. The retrospect for the year is
as good as usual, taking in review all the
events of Importance.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11
Hawaiian Bell Telephone Co.

The Hawaiian Bell Telephone Company
held its annual meeting on Saturday at noon
at It's Office Merchant street Mr.. Godfrey
Brown read the annual report of the Com
pany, which is q favorable one, reeounting
the many improvements introduced and the
satisfactory working of the line. The Urea
surer's report is equally favorable, showing
total assets of $46, 50.34-while the liabilities
are put down at nil.
Since the first instant the regular quarterly
subscriptions, amounting to about $1,000,
have fallen due aud are now in process of
collection; 81, 21S.75 has already been realized
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11
The Friend.

The Friend for January reached this Office
promptly, and is now conducted by the Rev.
E. C. Oggel, as editor. Rev. j. A. Cruzan in
retiring from the joint editorship and con
troll of this old established journal, returns
thanks to its friend and patrons, for the
patronage bestowed on it during his incumb-
ency. Mr.. Cruzan will be contributor to its
column in the future. The present number
is good one, and contains some clever and
well-thought out articles on various subjects,
interesting to the readers. The monthly
record of the Churches is complete.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11
MARsEAL's OFFICE.
Honolulu, January 3, 1887

We the undersigned, having this day held
post norton on the body of William G..
King, who died at the residence of George
Patterson, on Emma street, January 4, 1887,
find the cause of death to be fatty degenera-
ton of the heart. Z. Cook WEIR, NJ. D.,
g. TBoUssEAU, N. D.
The inquest resulted in verdict in accord
ance with the above facts. The deceased
had not been in good health previous to his
death, and was taking medicine for some
ailment from which he was suffering. He is
supposed to be English by birth, and aged
about 35 years.
The late Mr.. King was buried at Makiki
Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. E.
c. Oggel officiating. The United Carriage
Company bore all the expenses.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11
Tic Steamer Explorer.

1t is rumored that the Steamer Explorer,
now on the Marine Railway receiving a
thorough overhauling, will shortly be added
to the coast feet of steamers. This steamer
is said to be staunch vessel, good carrier,
and with her sails, capable of making good
time. Messrs. L. H. Davies 81 Co., will be
her agents.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

from this source, making the cash on hand
at this date $2,0O0.13.
This showing cannot fail to prove highly
satisfactory 10 the stockholders (S4S shares
being represented on this Occasion) and IS
praise worthy on the part of the officers.
The officers elected for the current year
are President and Treasurer, Godfrey
Brown; Vice President, Cecil Brown: Secre-
tary, j. F. Brown: Auditor. b. F. Bolles;
General Superintendent, John Cassidy;
Directors<James Campbell, ]. F. Brown, and
B. f. Boiles.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11
Nawiliwili Wharf,

The Interior Department called for tenders
to build an addition and repair the wharf at
Nawiliwili, Kauai, and received the following
bids: Inter-Island Steam Navigation Com
pany, $500: D. Mckenzie, S1,275; E. L. May
hew, s, 725: w. Z. Rowell, 81, 7S5. The tender
of the Inter-Island Steam Navigation Co. was
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11
Special Notifies.

NOTICE--The best place in San Francisco
for Furnished Rooms is at the CENTRAL HOUSE,
7l9 Market street, next to Bancroft building.
L. f. REED, PBoP.
w-Formerly of Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

/ - 12OX41, -
= 74xS0
l small patch 24x37, ripe.
The party who purchase the above patches,
will have suitable time to remove the Kalo, and
no rent to be paid
One flock of Goats, So more or less. If not
disposed of at private sale prior TO the day of
the Auction.
Snndry articles as follows: > spades. 8 hoes,
long handle snOvels > axes. = spades for cutting
grass, 2 grass Dickers fish net, Xxi fathOms, 1
spade for boring holes, 3 pick axes. rake, l box
Carpenters tools, saddles. lot of Blacksmith's
tools, LOT harness, lot old iron, round table
and cOrnices.1 harness kit in box. , screw
plates IN box complete 3 screw plates in box
complete, (smalD sail. I, dozen bottles paint,
l wooden lathe, let of boots ana shoes, 1 cart,
dray hay cutter, > poi machines, l lot of old
iron, poi boards, l weight. { (irOn) poi pound
ers. lstone) poi Founders, empty pol barrels,
Qarge) empty poi barrels. (smalD doz. empty
poi cans, one wooden building, to be removed
poi board, wheels steamng apparatus COM
plete, gig saw complete. Blacksmith forge
(portable) with tools, anvil, bullock chains
table, pair can hooks, / rake, scythes, long
handle shoyels, Chinese box. stone hammer.
lot old iron, boxes of old iron, 1 wagon pole,
Blacksmith's bellows, good drilling machine
with drills, (good) lot OF old harness, 20 empty
cans, old counter benches with vice, tobacco
cutter, l beam scale, lot cocoanut brooms, 81
empty barrels, drip stone, 5long handle shoyels,
2picksaxes.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

A regular old fashioned food prevailed at
Palarna on Thursday night, in the neighbor-
hood of the What Cheer House" For a
time everything appeared to be submerged,
and good swimmers were at premium.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

Dr.. Robert McKibbin is now located in his
new quarters, Fort street, and his friends
will be agreeably surprised to see what nice
change lie has made, and such "natty'
firur store. too.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

The Steamer kiuaU viii leave next week
"Wednesday. January 18Th, at o'clock .. m,
for Hilo and way ports. returning to Homo
lulu on Saturday morning following.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

The Mutual Telephone Company have de-
cided to reduce the rent Of instruments to
s. per month in the districts of hoolau, Eva,
Naiauae and Waialua.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

Keep of the lower end of Punchbowl street
and the Esplanade If you don't want to turn
I'D missing IN the mud.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

A lady correspondent, writing from 10
hala, reports fine weather prevailing in that
section-the mills are busy grinding and the
hum Of industry is to be heard on all sides.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

The foreign jurors, notified TO appear for
Cutv at the present term o. the Supreme
Con-. Monday. January 10Th. will not be re
oui.sd until further notice.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

There is some commotion in the Honolulu
press about the high rates, exacted for fire
insurance in this city, in which the insured
take great interest, and hope soon to hear
OF some slight reduction in rates. Honolulu,
previous to the great Ere of April Is, 1896,
was one of the best fields for insurance com
panies to be found anywhere, and the insur-
ance companies must have reaped rich
reward in the past on their risks. 1t will not
do to forelsy for another big fire too soon.
Honolulu has been, with this one exception,
comparatively free from fires in the past,
and, with much better class of buildings
now erecting in the burnt district, the danger
in the future by fire is considerably reduced.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

St. Andrews Priory, for girls, re-opened
Yesterday for the new term. Eldress Phoebe
is IN charge, assisted by Sisters Beatrice
and Aibertina, and Miss Morton. This
school is in a fUurishirg condition.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

Tonight the Honolulu Yacht and Boat
Club meet at their rooms for the election OF
officers and other business.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

On Friday evening, the Kings Own elect
ed the following officers: Captain, Chas. d.
Clark: First Lieutanaul. II. hala; Second
Lieutenant. Alex. Smith; Sub-Lieutenant,
Joseph Morse.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

Moss. Ratard, for some years Chancelle'
al the French Consulate, Honolulu, has Jus
been appointed to the Consulate at Lisbon
] Portugal.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

Good weather for the backmen last week.
Business Ia this line Is booming-plenty of
fares and smiling drivers. Notwithstanding
the almost steady dowu-pour of rain.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

Thursday evening, Hon. ?. Neumann and
wife entertained Capt. Goni and the officers
hi the Chlliau uan-of-war Plcomayo. at
dinner at their residence, King Street.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

Hon. F. Pahia has been gazetted as De
putty Marshall of the Kingdom, vice David
DAYTON. resigned. Tbs appointment is signed
BY Marshal Kaulukou, and is dated January
l. 1887
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

The weather seriously interfered with the
week of PRAYER services last week. These
meetings will be continued during the pre-
sent week at the Lyceum, Nuuanu street.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

The Government Schools commenced the
new term las Wednesday. Yesterday St.
Adams and Iolani Colleges resumed.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

The latest news from the front is that
with the aid Of glass, "a portion of the
Fsplanade is still in sight-lumber piles well
defined. mud slowly running into the harbor,
homes reviyino- e.c
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

St. Louis College yesterday commenced its
new term. 1t is said the applications for
admission are beyond the capacity of the
school, which speaks volumes in its favor.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

A lvinc-iu ward has recently been estab-
lished at the Queens Hospital. This Is a
much needed move. and one that connot fail
10 prove beneficial in its results, more par
ficularly TO the native woman.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

Smart showers and plenty OF mud are the
order OF the day-and night, too.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

The police are now supplied with rubber
coats The next move Will be silk umbrellas.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

The Marshal now has his Office in the Sta
ton House, which will prove more convent
emit The two new Judges, Messrs. Bickerton
and Fernandez, will be located in the office
lately vacated by the Marshal, in Aliiolani
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

Mrs. wallace's Academy for young ladies,
Nuuauu Avenue, re-opened for the new term
on Monday, January 30, under favorable
auEuices.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

Building operations were suspended last
week IN the city, owing to the almost steady
down pour Of rain.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

AIessrs. =. \. Makee. Waihee; Mr.. Barnes,
Nailuku. and Mr.. Halstead, Naialus, are in
! Town and stopping at the Hotel.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

Bricks and building material of all kinds
are arriving freely, and with fine weather
this branch Of business viii be booming.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

Last Wednesday. the Naianae mill
oahu. started In for the seasons grind,
with good prospects for fine crop.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

During the next few months the public are
hlromised a number Of lectures on various
F.ubjects 1t Is understood that Prof. Van
Slvke viii deliver one or more on scientific
subjects.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11

The Three little Princes, Just from
school. . propose to return 70 St. Matthews
81 ali College, California, by the Mariposa on
Zhe 14th.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-01-11
20 KALO PATCHES

In land belonging to A. Fernandez, Esq, for
which there is no lease on said land the follow
ing patches with Kalo:
patch, 55x54, KalO ripe
= 25x50, Kalo ripe.
Z" 16x55, eleven months old.
- 22x54, just planted.
- 24xH, partly used.
- 52x116 four months old
= 55x116, just planted.
- 66x116, Just planted.
Crop of kalo on land belonging to James l.
Dowsett; the lease OF which has expired, and the
purchaser of said Patches, will have TO make ar
rangements with the said James l. Dowsett for
a new lease and to pay the rent Of the land from
now till the Kalo is ripe. There are on said land
the following Patches: